Regardless, it goes without saying that fans are ecstatic at the possibility of seeing both Rick and Michonne back on our screens.Īs for why the movies didn’t happen, well, that just seems to be down to the fact that AMC and all involved opted for the series option instead – an area in which the TWD Universe thrives. The series is currently described as beginning “with six episodes”, suggesting that there could be more to the miniseries than those. Now, the spin-off hopes to showcase that future, as the two former lovers look to find themselves – and each other – all over again in a war against the dead. Both those departures cast doubts on the future of “Richonne”, the show’s core couple. Lincoln left TWD in its ninth season, while Gurira departed in season 10. As revealed during The Walking Dead‘s final ever San Diego Comic-Con panel, Andrew Lincoln and Danai Guirira will reprise their respective roles as Rick and Michonne in a new six-part limited series designed to wrap up both characters’ stories. But don’t get too upset, because they have simply evolved into a series instead. When we think The Walking Dead, we think of Rick first. No, the Rick Grimes movies are no longer happening. Dear TWD, I don't know how many letters you guys typically get with each issue, but I imagine.
It’s been years since we’ve had any major developments on the films, which is understandable given the pandemic, but a recent announcement at San Diego Comic-Con revealed a huge development – one that instantly changed the game for the Rick Grimes story.Īre the Rick Grimes movies still happening? In fact, it was setting the stage for a new chapter of his story, as it was subsequently revealed that Lincoln would return for a trilogy of movies that would further the character’s arc. The former sheriff was the show’s original and primary protagonist, so when actor Andrew Lincoln decided it was time to leave the long-running show, a storyline was crafted to allow Rick to exit and the show to go on.īut that wasn’t meant to be the end for Rick Grimes. The Walking Dead just hasn’t been the same since Rick Grimes left. The Walking Dead Universe was planning on bringing Rick Grimes back for a trilogy of movies but have they been canceled? Working with all of them continues to be a dream come true.By Michael Patterson 1 week ago Follow Tweet Gimple, chief content officer for the franchise: “Rick and Michonne are two of my favorite people, and Danai and Andy are two of my favorite people. (Refresh your memory with our recap of her sendoff.) When Gurira exited The Walking Dead in Season 10, Michonne set off in search of lost love Rick, having gotten a clue that maybe he wasn’t as dead as believed. But in fact, Pollyanna McIntosh’s Jadis/Anne had found him and had him spirited away to (relative) safety by the Civil Republic Military that was a focus of the two-season spinoff T he Walking Dead: World Beyond.īetter Call Saul Recap: Gene Just Can't Let Go - Plus, Look Who Called Saul!īetter Call Saul Recap: Gene Goes Back Into Saul Mode for One Last Con 2, at 9/8c - will recall that in Season 9’s fifth episode ( recapped here), an explosion on a bridge led Rick’s family and friends to believe that he’d been killed.
Regular viewers of the long-running drama - which returns to finish out its 11th and final season on Sunday, Oct. Andrew Lincoln arrives to #WalkingDead panel with Danai Gurira /s3ecktMHq4